---
title: "Provision of External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06924d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST"
published: "2026-05-06"
---

# Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06924d

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## Summary

The Delta Academies Trust, a sub-central government public authority based in Knottingley, United Kingdom, has initiated an open procurement process for the "Provision of External Audit Services." This tender, tagged under the industry category of accounting and auditing services, is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure method. Prospective suppliers are invited to submit bids via electronic submission by 1 June 2026. The enquiry period is open until 15 May 2026, offering potential bidders the opportunity to seek clarifications. This process is valued at £600,000 gross, indicating a significant investment in ensuring the integrity and financial transparency of the trust's operations.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in external audit services to expand their client base in the educational sector. Companies with a proven track record in delivering high-quality audit services, particularly those that can demonstrate added value and a customer-centric approach, are well-placed to compete. The award criteria combine pricing and quality, encouraging competitive yet comprehensive proposals from bidders. The contract period extends from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, with the possibility of a two-year extension contingent on satisfactory performance, presenting a long-term growth prospect for successful vendors.

## Notice

Provision of external audit and regularity audit services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two year extension after three years with satisfactory performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041461-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | KNOTTINGLEY |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF11 0EP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Knottingley |
| Westminster constituency | Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 11:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041461-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041461-2026
  6th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15720
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15721

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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